Between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the Thais related to the West, particularly to France from Louis XIV and Portugal, shortly after the Portuguese took possession of Malacca in the early sixteenth century. However, from the lack of information at this point, one episode stands out against the bravery and importance it had for the future of this combat art. At the end of Ayutthaya's reign in 1787 and after the second defeat to Burma, Nai Khanomtom a Thai soldier, became a prisoner of war captured by the Burmese, when Ayutthaya was sacked for the second time. Seven years later, King Angwa of Burma wanted to hold a celebration at the great Pagoda Temple in Rangoon. Among other demonstrations in this celebration, there would be muay thai fights. The king chose the best fighters, in order to face the brave Burmese fighters in the event. On 17 March 1774, Nai Khanomtom confronted and defeated ten Burmese fighters, with no break between battles. This match will sign her the first competition in muay thai, outside of Thailand. For his heroic achievement Nai Khanomtom was honored, becoming known as "the father of muay thai" and 17 March, "the day of muay thai."
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